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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.88, 15,396.39 and 3,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.88, 15,396.39 and 3,244.12 is: 4,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.88 : 15,396.39 = 3,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.88/15,396.39 = 3,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.88x = 15,396.39 × 3,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.88x = 49,947,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,736.73/10,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.36

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